Our definition:
"Technology" refers to our knowledge and use of TOOLS and SKILLS
It allows us to :
provide ourselves with material things
shape our environment
solve problems
"Computer Technology" is only ONE type of technology
Make a list of other types can you find reference to. Do they fit this definition?
Pick a specific type of technology that TRULY interests you
Assignment Outline:
Prepare a brief research presentation called “Technology and Me”. It must include:
A clear description of the technology that you identified above
Why and when was that technology developed
What was the equivalent techology 20 years, 50 year and 100 years ago
What are the impacts of this technology on daily life, society and the environment
What are your predictions for this technology for future development
Students will be developing and presenting this presentation for tomorrow’s class - they can continue it’s development using the Internet as homework if need be.
The project can be formatted as a Powerpoint, GoogleDoc or "Open Office" presentation to include graphics and bullet points.
Rules of Effective "PowerPoint" Presentations
Text
32 point text works
"Sans Serif" fonts work well on screen - ie. Verdana, Arial, Tahoma
5 x 5 Rule
Keep a maximum of Five words per line
Keep a maximum of Five lines per slide
There are necessary Exceptions - don't allow UNnecessary exceptions
Backgrounds
Dont' use busy (noisy) backgrounds
Use a Dark Background with light text for easy "darkroom" presentations
Animation
Line by line is fine
Excessive animation can be annoying and distracting
Evaluation
FORMAT - How well presented is your work?
Clarity of information
Conformity with the rules of a good Powerpoint presentation
TECHNOLOGY Reasearch Assignment
What do we mean by "technology"?There are plenty of good answers - but read from a few different sources to create your BEST answer.
Dictionary.com: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/technology
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technology
Our definition:
"Technology" refers to our knowledge and use of TOOLS and SKILLS
"Computer Technology" is only ONE type of technology
Assignment Outline:
Prepare a brief research presentation called “Technology and Me”. It must include:
Students will be developing and presenting this presentation for tomorrow’s class - they can continue it’s development using the Internet as homework if need be.
The project can be formatted as a Powerpoint, GoogleDoc or "Open Office" presentation to include graphics and bullet points.